In the Works: Film Studio

By

Kelsey Gee

Aug. 7, 2012 8:29 p.m. ET

Like many other states trying to nurture a movie and television industry, Massachusetts has offered producers tax incentives to shoot locally. And, like most other states, Massachusetts has had mixed results with its incentive program.

Since the program was launched, the number of movies, commercials and other shows produced in the state has increased, with movies like "Shutter Island" and "the Social Network"...